Abstract: This article deals with the seismic performance evaluation of concrete gravity dams considering fluid–structure–soil interaction in a finite-element framework. Two-dimensional finite-element formulation and analysis of ...

Abstract: The assessment of response of an aged concrete dam is important for the prediction of its behavior during earthquakes, so that remedial measures can be taken at the right time to withstand future earthquakes. The assessment ...

Abstract: Bamboo has been used in various civil engineering applications for several decades, but its use as a substitute for steel in reinforced concrete is still in the nascent stage. Because the properties of bamboo differ both ...

Abstract: The determination of the location and severity of damage is a crucial task in the damage assessment of structures. In this study, 10 population-based metaheuristic techniques are applied to identify the location and severity ...

Abstract: In this study, a new model for analyzing delaminated plates was developed using three-dimensional (3D) degenerated elements. The elements were developed using the degenerated solid approach based on Reissner-Mindlin ...